Spring Strawberry Salad with Chicken

"This is a great recipe as both an entree and a side dish…..with or without the chicken."

 

 

Ingredients

Makes servings USMetricAdjust Recipe (Help)

2 largeboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

1 bunchfresh spinach, rinsed and dried

1 pintstrawberries, sliced

4 ouncescrumbled goat cheese

1 (5 ounce) packagecandied pecans (such as Emerald® Pecan Pie Glazed Pecans)

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

 

Directions

1. Place the chicken breast meat into a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette over medium heat; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, no longer pink in the center, and the juice has nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl and let cool.
2. Place the spinach into a salad bowl; scatter the strawberries, goat cheese, and candied pecans over the spinach. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and top with the chicken. Serve slightly warm or chilled.

Enjoy!

Plus Size Beauty: Spring 2014 Lip Color Trends

One of the makeup trends that I will be embracing this spring is bright, bold lip color. There’s something about vibrant shades of lipstick that instantly get you in the mood for warmer weather and summer fun. If you typically stay away from bold colors, give this trend a try. Try something new.

 

 

 

 

 

Lovemarc – Matte Lip Gel in Matte Hot Fuchia, Sephora

BOBBI BROWN?Lip Color – Shimmer Finish in Pink gold Shimmer, Sephora

Colour Riche Lipcolour, Saucy Mauve, Ulta

Rouge Ecstasy Color & Care Lipstick, Corals, Neiman Marcus

Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick, Neiman Marcus

MAC Heroine Lipstick, Nordstrom

What do you think of these spring 2014 lip color trends? Do you have a signature lip color? If so, tell me about it!

 

Top 5 Most Fashionable Foods

Guacamole "Pasta"

 

 

 

 

 Coco Cola

The clever technique of using both a seltzer charge and a cream charge gives you a foamy, snow-white dessert with an almost ethereal lightness.

 

 

 

Red Wine Caramel Apples

Red wine reduction is a simple yet sultry addition to the caramel that enrobes these apples .

 

 

 

 

Vinegar-Glazed Grilled Chicken Livers and Onions

Grilled red onion wedges and tender little chicken livers are glazed with a Spanish-influenced sweet-and-sour sauce.

 

 

 

Passion-Fruit Gelées

These delicate gelées are wonderful for company-the passion-fruit purée gives them golden color and heady tropical flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plus size Christmas party fashion

I decided to share with you all some of the sites I like to look at for fun stuff as well as some fun stuff you all might like for your Christmas parties too…

This first set is from Maurice’s.

You can find fun dresses at Eshakti! It is like Modcloth but for plus size women, goes up to size 36! And most of their dresses are under $50!!

Did you know Forever 21 has a plus size section!? It is only online, totally worth looking into!















Last but not least, Torrid. This is one of my favorite stores, it is slightly edgy without being too over the top. Feel free to leave a comment on where you find your favorite plus size finds!















<3 RaneeB.

Recipe #18 - Acorn Candy Cookies

 

Acorn Candy Cookies

 

 

 

Ingredients
1 tablespoon prepared chocolate frosting
 

24milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®), unwrapped

 

24mini vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla®)

 

24butterscotch chips

 

 

 

Procedure

Smear a small amount of frosting onto the flat bottom of a candy kiss. Press onto the flat bottom of the vanilla wafer. Smear a little more frosting onto the flat bottom of a butterscotch chip, and press onto the rounded top of the cookie. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Set aside to dry, about 30 minutes.

NEED A COSTUME?

+PLUS+ Size Costumes For Women

Here Are Some PLace To Look For A Costume This Halloween!

 

 

Lane Bryant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party City

 

 

 

 

 

One Stop Plus

 

 

 

 

 

Amazon

 

 

 

4 Hottest +PLUS+ Size Looks for Fall 2013

I am super excited about fall 2013 because I feel like this year
fashion has gone back to real dressing. This season we are seeing
the return of tweed, ladylike leather, embellishment and plaid!

Back in the day, there were very few plus-size brands that even produced apparel based on designer trends. Nowadays, plus-size brands and retailers are finally catching up with the times and seeing that plus-size women want the same trends we see on the runway. For fall 2013, there were so many wonderfully fun and edgy trends for plus-size women to dabble in, no matter your size. Here are four of the easiest and coolest trends in plus-size for every budget.

 

 

 

Leather

We saw leather make its appearance back in 2012, but this year the world has fully caught on to its chic appeal. From leather skirts and leather tops to leather dresses, this is a must buy for fall.

 

 

Forever 21 Faux Leather Dress (Forever 21, $25)

ASOS Curve Leather skirt (ASOS, $90)

ING Faux leather Laser cutout top (Macy's, $36)

NYDJ Faux Leather Front Leggings (Bloomingdale's, $130)

 

 

 

 

Gray

As much as fabrics and styles are trends, colors are trends too. The color gray is having a moment. Try one of these plus-size pieces to get in on the trend.

 

H&M Plus Ruched dress (H&M, $30)

Forever 21 Plus Jeggings (Forever 21, $15)

Monif C. Button Front Dress (Monif C., $188)

 

 

 

Plaid

Yes, the schoolgirl look is back but in a much more grown-up way. Try a plaid blazer with jeans, a plaid peplum top with a pencil skirt or a full plaid skirt with a black turtleneck for a modern yet trendy look.

 

Merona Plus-Size Plaid blazer (Target, $40)

ASOS Curve Tartan Peplum Top (ASOS, $34)

Jibri Plaid Full skirt (Etsy, $140)

  

 

 

Moto jackets

If your style is classic or sophisticated, then get ready to edge it up with a cool moto jacket. Moto jackets are a great way to add a little flair to your wardrobe. Throw it over a dress for a downtown chic look. Already have one in black? Go for one in a rich vibrant hue!

 

Michael Kors Crinkle leather jacket (Bloomingdale's, $505)

Marc New York, By Andrew Marc (Nordstrom, $450)

Calvin Klein Plus Moto Jacket (Bloomingdale's, $180)



Fall 2013 Lipstick Color Trends

 

Strike a Pose: Here the following hues make your look more feminine and fabulous: silver grey together with dull brownish-yellow color. While wearing crimson and pink, you will get all the compliments.

 

 



Light Touch: Light green and light blue tones are considered to be the trendy colors of fall 2013. Golden yellow tones give you flexibility and frailty.

Sole Statement: Steel blue tone together with light purple creates liveliness and tenacity. Grey hues are reflected especially in art.

Fur Real: Here vivid yellow shades and lime green tones are to be mentioned. These colors are considered self- dependent and wholehearted.

Balancing act: Dark brown and coral tones create exaltation, while pink and orange hues give you complete and absolute energy and enthusiasm.

 

Luxury: Deep burgundy creates affluence. While with olive hues you are paid much attention to. Purple tones provide an elegant appearance.

 



Recipe #17 - Apple Butter Pork Loin

Apple Butter Pork Loin

 

 

 

This is the best pork recipe I've ever made. This pork is seasoned with a spiced apple butter, and roasted in apple juice. If food can be warm and cozy, this is it--a great Sunday dish!

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

 

2 (2 pound)boneless pork loin roast

seasoning salt to taste

2 cupsapple juice

1/2 cupapple butter

1/4 cupbrown sugar

2 tablespoonswater

1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoonground cloves

 

 

Procedure

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Season the pork loins with seasoning salt, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish or small roasting pan. Pour apple juice over the pork, and cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.

Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. While the pork is roasting, mix together the apple butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and cloves. Remove pork roasts from the oven, and spread with apple butter mixture.

Cover, and return to the oven for 2 hours, or until fork-tender.

 

<3 RaneeB.



2013's Most-Wanted Makeup Colors

POPPY RED LIPSTICK

Pair strong lips with a shimmery neutral shadow and highlighter on the cheekbones (choose pearly shadows and highlighter for fair skin and gold ones for darker complexions).

 

COPPER EYE SHADOW

Put your played-out gold or silver shadow aside: Smoldering copper is sexier and more grown-up. Pair it with smudgy black liner to give definition to your eyes.





CHARCOAL NAIL POLISH

 Here's the thing about a lot of trendy nail colors: They're really fun...if you're 18. Enter charcoal. It's sophisticated, chic, and works for any age or skin tone

SHEER PLUM BLUSH

Sheer plum blush gives cheeks a flushed, fresh, athletic look.

 

 

 

 

 

 SKY BLUE EYE SHADOW AND LINER

Yes, you read that correctly: Sky blue shadow is back. Keep the shade from looking too retro or costumey by wearing it as an eyeliner. Or pair sky blue shadow with black liquid liner

 

 

 

OPAQUE WHITE NAIL POLISH

Remember when you would use Wite-Out as a makeshift nail polish when you were bored in fourth-grade homeroom? (No? That was just me?) Take that idea, dial up the sophistication factor about 100 percent, and you'll end up with one of the hottest nail shades for 2013. But you don't want to look like you're actually wearing the correction fluid, so choose a nonstreaky nail polish formula with a shiny finish.

HOT PINK LIPSTICK

There's this grunge haute couture thing going on for a Courtney Love-inspired lip. (Yup, that's really back.) Fuchsia is striking on dark complexions.



10 Hairstyles For The Fall

Vibrant reds, rich browns, luscious blacks and golden locks can brighten up any hairstyle.

 

 

 

#1

Red Hot

If you weren’t born a natural redhead, why not dye rich with a bold vibrant red? Maintain hair color with a nourishing shampoo and conditioner such as John Frieda Radiant Red Color Captivating Daily Shampoo and John Frieda Color Magnifying Daily Conditioner to enhance color intensity.

#2

Bold and Beautiful

Brighten up your locks with a blend of rich reds against a darker hue. To keep color vibrant, use Kérastase Chroma Protect Protective Polishing Cream to enhance color.

#3

Platinum Blond

Want extreme color? Why not try a striking, bold look like platinum blond. To keep your tresses healthy, apply Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak once a week to avoid over drying.



#4
Satin Black

To get lustrous, sleek strands of black, use a semi-permanent hair color such as Dark & Lovely Reviving Semi-Permanent Hair Color in radiant black.



#5
Brown Sugar

Looking for chic subtle color to lighten up your do? Try rich hues of browns from chestnut to ginger. To maintain the vibrant shade of brown, use John Frieda Shine Release Moisturizing Shampoo with Light Enhancers to restore richness.

#6

Lowlights

Make a statement with smoldering hues of deep, warm colors like reds and dark browns. Streak those honey strands with lowlights of a darker color to add dimension. Color at home with Dark & Lovely Fade-Resistant Rich Conditioning Color in Soft Amber.

 

 

 

#7

Color Purple

 

If you want to get a bold violet hue but are not quite ready to commit; try using a temporary hair color by Clairol Jazzing Sheer Hair color.

 

 

 

 

 

#8

Honey Highlights

Look glamorous and chic with soft, honey highlights. To maintain and heighten this honey hue, add luster and shine with Motions Oil Moisturizer Extra Conditioning Sheen Spray.

 

 

 

 

#9

Highlight Heaven

Mix multiple colors with piecey layers to get extreme high drama and sassy sophistication. To maintain these colorful colossal of strands, use The Jane Carter Solution Nourish & Shine on colored ends to keep moisturized.

 

 

 

#10

In The Mix

For this inspiring look, opt for subtle variations of chestnut brown with a mixture of rich auburn for a natural look. Dab on Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid to make strands shine.

 

 

<3 RaneeB.